Family Resource Specialist

City of Hopewell•City of Hopewell, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families Program Supervisor, conducts systematic, standardized screenings and assessments with parents prenatally or immediately following birth and refers families in need of extra supportive services to appropriate programs or agencies. Markets the program in the community via resource fairs, program contacts, and other sources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Related education, training, and experience may be substituted for formal degree.
Infant mental health endorsement preferred
A valid Virginia driver’s permit, a workable automobile with appropriate insurance coverage.
Knowledge of family dynamics, child development, and community resources.
Knowledge of issues related to maternal-child health, infant mental healthily, and child abuse and neglect.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and communicating with clients and professionals in the community
Basic computer and word processing knowledge.
Critical thinking, complex reasoning, and analytical Skills.
Basic math.
Organization and time-management skills.
Problem-solving, customer service and communication (oral, written, and listening) skills.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures and humility in successfully working with different background.
Ability to plan effectively for client services.
Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision).
Demonstrates accuracy and an understanding of confidentiality of client records and need for follow up on issues with other community professionals and clients.
Must pass a criminal and Social Services background check

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments/screenings with prenatal and post-birth families.
Determines families in need of extra supportive serves, and meets with supervisor to review family status and plan appropriate service interventions i.e. Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families and/or other community resources.
Makes appropriate referrals to community resources if needed, submitting any written materials to supervisor for approval prior to mailing.
Serves as client advocate as required.
Demonstrates ability to successfully link client families with community resources.
Accurately completes all paperwork required in a timely manner and submits to supervisor as required.
Conducts community education activities and presentations as assigned.
Accurately enters information into Casie in a timely manner.
Organizes and manages all resource information such as flyers, pamphlets, booklets, etc.
Establishes and maintains relationships with referring agencies in the community.
Establishes and maintains relationships with other community agencies to whom we may refer clients for services.
Attends regular staff meetings, team meetings, in-service training, and other meeting s as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.